PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
EXTRAORDINARY
No. 4
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Panchayati Raj and Community Development Directorate of Panchayats __
Notice of Election and Public Notice
FORM I
[See Rule 10(1)]
Notice is hereby given that:-
The bye-elections will be held to elect the members of the below mentioned Village Panchayats on 26th May, 2024.
Sr. Name of the Ward Reserved for No. Village Panchayat No. OBC/ST/Women 1 2 3 4 1. V. P. Cundaim, Ponda VII Women 2. V. P. Volvoi, Ponda II GEN 3. V. P. Querim, Ponda III ST 4. V. P. Rachol, Salcete V ST Women 5. V. P. Seraulim, Salcete II Women 6. V. P. Assolna, Salcete I Women 7. V. P. Cudnem, Bicholim II GEN 8. V. P. Xeldem, Quepem II OBC 9. V. P. Socorro, Bardez X SC
Nominations may be delivered by a candidate to the Returning Officer in his office between such hours as to be fixed by the State Election Commission.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 5 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 4) 6TH MAY, 2024 And whereas the Government is satisfied that Office of the Secretary (Panchayats) —— the circumstances exist to invoke powers under Rule Order 10(4) of Goa Panchayati Raj (Election Procedure)No. 19/DP/Bye Election/2024/3897
Whereas the Government vide notice of Election and Public Notice dated 02-05-2024 has issued notification notifying the date of bye election in respect of 9 wards of various Village Panchayats to be held on 26-05-2024.
And whereas the Government is apprised of the fact that at present the Government Authorities such as Mamlatdars, Awal Karkuns etc., which will be functioning as Returning Officers and Assistant Returning Officers for bye elections of Village Panchayat elections, as well as, the law enforcing agencies such as Police Authorities are totally occupied with the General Elections of Lok Sabha 2024 for which poll date in the State of Goa is 07-05-2024 and subsequently the counting of the votes will take place on 04-06-2024.
And whereas due to paucity of time it is not possible to obtain the prior approval of the State Election Commission due to urgency involved in the matter.
Rules, 1996 to postpone and cancel the bye
elections scheduled on 26-05-2024.
And whereas the Government hereby dispenses
with the requirement of obtaining prior sanction of
the State Election Commission for the reasons, as
aforesaid.
Now therefore, in exercise of the powers
conferred under Rule 10(4) of the said Rules, the
bye-elections to the Village Panchayats in the State
of Goa scheduled on 26-05-2024 are hereby
postponed and the next date for holding the said
bye elections will be announced by the
Government.
By order and in the name of the Governor of
Goa.
Sanjay Goel, IAS, Secretary (Panchayats).
Porvorim, 6th May, 2024.